Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge
Game Boy Advance · 2002
About this game
Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge is a game based on the popular cartoon TV show of the same name.
This chess game is a game mainly aimed at children who aren't normally interested in chess or board games and would be more easily convinced into learning how to play by playing a video game starring characters from the hit show.
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Players can choose from 4 selectable characters from the cartoon series and there are also 4 different gameplay types to choose from.
Tournament Mode In Tournament Mode, the player begins as a character and has to fight the other three characters in a chess match.
It's pretty simple to figure out, since it's just normal chess.
Versus Mode Versus Mode is a two-player mode which can be played with one GBA, where both players alternate control of the console or it can be played with two GBAs using the Link Cable.
Players can choose their character and play chess.
Quick Play This plays just like tournament mode except players only face one person.
Players choose their own character and play a single game of chess against the computer.
Puzzle mode The most complex game mode.
The player has to clear the chess board by using his or her wits and different combinations of moves.
This is the main part of the game.
There are many different levels where the player has to find the correct solution.
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge for Game Boy Advance with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.18 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €143.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.18 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €143.90 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.89 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €41.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €45.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €8.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €143.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.10 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge worth?
Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €10.52 loose, €20.39 complete in box, and €41.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge rare?
Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge, loose is €10.52 and CIB is €20.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dexter's Laboratory: Chess Challenge is currently worth €10.52 loose, versus €8.30 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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